PEAK larches! Slightly hard hike with BIG rewards. Absolutely jaw dropping beauty! Felt incredibly lucky to have had the opportunity to hike today with such perfect weather.
A few things to note:
- we were on the trail by 8am. Early start was well worth it to avoid big crowds.
-the road can get super tight especially in places where people parked on both sides.
-trail up to the basin is a bit steep. A few trees down but easy to pass
-the basin is insanely beautiful. Lots of places to camp. This is where the larches start. And it keeps getting better!
-following the trail beyond the basin to the ridge you pass through an abundance of larches. Absolutely spectacular.
-it’s worth going up to the ridge and from there it’s not far to the actual summit with 360 degree views
I’d love to come back next season to backpack. It’s truly an amazing hike!
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